Family/Matrimonial
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 2
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(01284) 762211About
Provided by Greene & Greene
Greene & Greene’s Family and Matrimonial specialists are recognised, qualified experts who have in-depth practical expertise in all aspects of family and / or relationship disputes.
Each member of the Family Law team, which includes a qualified Mediator, has experience in acting for parties in divorce proceedings and associated financial proceedings.
The team has successfully represented mothers, fathers and grandparents, as well as separating cohabitees in proceedings concerning children.
Each of its lawyers understands that family issues can be acutely personal and sometimes very difficult to resolve. Every member of the team is therefore committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively and has the requisite knowledge and understanding to represent the interests of clients to the highest possible standard.
Nuptial Agreements now form a significant part of the team's work and Greene & Greene is considered the leading firm in West Suffolk in their preparation.
The team also adopts an integrated approach often cross-referring clients throughout the firm and working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for clients.
Chambers Review
Greene & Greene in Bury St Edmunds fields an excellent practice in both financial and Children Act proceedings, regularly handling complex cases involving land and property as well as businesses. The team advises on the preservation of wealth and assets, especially in nuptial and cohabitation agreements, with clients including high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs. The firm has experience dealing with children matters including change of residence, wrongful retention and Schedule 1 applications. It is additionally well versed in ADR methods.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Greene & Greene has a reliable team with a mix of experience."
"Whether it is a child-related issue, a divorce or a financial-based case, the team at Greene & Greene are good to deal with."
"It's a dream team with lawyers who are very adept in their own right but also very collaborative."
"Greene & Greene has a reliable team with a mix of experience."
"Whether it is a child-related issue, a divorce or a financial-based case, the team at Greene & Greene are good to deal with."
"It's a dream team with lawyers who are very adept in their own right but also very collaborative."
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Hughes is head of the firm's family and matrimonial department. He is an expert in divorce and financial remedy proceedings, while also being adept at handling private children matters.
"Stuart is super-good, really hard-working and exceptionally thorough. He is really hot on the law and spends a lot of time getting to grips with cases."
"Stuart is a first-rate operator who provides a top-tier service."
"Stuart is astute, forward-thinking, creative and has a very open manner which clients really like. He is very engaging, sensible, thoughtful and well prepared."
Melanie Pilmer assists clients with matrimonial finance cases, especially those involving business and farming assets.
"Melanie is astute, organised and has a good knowledge of business and how this crosses over with divorce. She negotiates openly and responsibly and goes to significant lengths for her client."
"Melanie is a very good lawyer."
"Melanie is very thorough and hard-working."